Category Archives: News
Funding for potential expansion to be a major goal for Humane Society of the Flint Hills in 2023
The Humane Society of the Flint Hills is deep in the "idea phase" for potentially growing its local operations. During an appearance on KVOE's Talk of Emporia Friday, Humane Society Director Stephanie...
Jan 07, 2023 Humane Society of the Flint Hills logo.
HomeServe agrees to $850,000 payment for alleged violations of Kansas Consumer Protection Act
A company approved for warranty business involving the City of Emporia will pay money to Kansas state government and to consumers in the state for alleged violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection ...
Jan 06, 2023 HomeServe logo.
Jim Kessler to receive Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement award
Shortly after announcing the Annual Meeting date of Jan. 20, the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce didn't wait around to start naming honorees. Chamber President and CEO Jeanine McKenna says Jim Kessle...
Jan 06, 2023 2023 Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement award recipient Jim Kessler alongside his wife Kathy. Photo courtesy of Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce.
Kansas Gas Service offering in person assistance for LIEAP program application process
The Kansas Gas Service is offering assistance to energy customers with utility payments. Kansas Gas representatives will be teaming up with several agencies across the state for a series of events tha...
Jan 06, 2023 Kansas Gas logo.
Residents who contract COVID, flu still told to isolate
If you get sick with influenza or COVID-19, you'll need to isolate yourself from others around you. Lyon County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Director Jennifer Millbern says the COVID isolation...
Jan 06, 2023 Food and Drug Administration graphic.
LYON COUNTY DISTRICT COURT: Trial nears for Sutton in attempted murder case
Trial is increasingly likely next month for a man accused of attempted murder after an alleged incident in Emporia over two years ago. A motions hearing took place this week in Lyon County District Co...
Jan 06, 2023 Lance Sutton. Lyon County Jail photo.
Southeast KansasWorks announces information meeting for area residents affected by mass layoffs or business closures
Next week, Southeast KansasWorks will hold a special informational meeting for area workers who have lost their jobs due to layoffs or a business closure. The meeting is at 11 am Tuesday and has been ...
Jan 06, 2023 Southeast KansasWorks graphic.
Investigation underway after rollover crash near Bushong early Friday
An investigation continues into a reported injury crash in northwest Lyon County from early Friday. Deputy Robert Miller says deputies were dispatched to the 400 block of US Highway 56, or about two m...
Jan 06, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
WEATHER: Patchy freezing drizzle possible early Saturday
The weather has been largely dry for months now, but there may be just enough moisture in the atmosphere to cause spotty travel issues early Saturday. There is a chance of drizzle areawide between mid...
Jan 06, 2023 National Weather Service graphic.
Two semis collide west of Emporia, one driver cited
One semi driver was cited after two semis collided west of Emporia late Thursday afternoon. The crash happened in the 300 block of US Highway 50, about three miles west of Emporia's western city limit...
Jan 06, 2023 KVOE News file photo.
